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raw zucchini on a kitchen towel
The Only Way You Should Store Zucchini, According to a Produce Expert
corn with husks on
How To Choose the Best Corn Every Single Time, According to Two Corn Farmers
pineapple slices (close-up)
The Only Way You Should Cut up a Pineapple, According to Del Monte
pile of watermelon at the market
The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer
halved avocados (one still has the pit)
The Only Way You Should Store Avocados, According to Hass Avocado Expert
husked corn (husks still attached to the base of the corn)
The Only Way You Should Store Corn, According to a Corn Farmer
sliced heirloom tomatoes on a plate next to a bowl of coarse salt, crushed pepper in a mortar and pestle, carafe with olive oil, and a bowl of fresh basil, all on a spanish-tile covered tray
The Only Way To Ripen Tomatoes Quickly, According to a Farmer
pile of large, green watermelon
The Only Way To Store Whole Watermelon, According to Farmers
white corn and yellow corn
Yellow Corn vs. White Corn: A Corn Farmer from Iowa Explains the Difference
fresh basil on a wooden cutting board (2 different varieties - green and purple)
The Trick To Making Basil Last Isn't What You're Thinking
ripe mangoes in a pile
The Only Way To Tell If a Mango Is Ripe, According to an Expert
rack of glazed ribs on parchment paper at a table setting with a basket of fries, bowl of coleslaw, and a glass of beer
Spare Ribs vs. Baby Back Ribs: A Butcher Explains the Difference
pile of pineapples at the grocery store
The Only Way To Tell if a Pineapple Is Ripe, According to Del Monte
Starkist tuna on a store shelf
Water-Packed vs. Oil-Packed Canned Tuna: Starkist Explains the Difference
heirloom tomatoes on the counter
A Farmer's Surprising Trick for Making Fresh Tomatoes Last
pile of peaches
How To Store Peaches, According to Georgia Peach Experts
Close up grouping of multi colored onions
The Only Way You Should Store Onions, According to a Food Editor
seasoned steak on a cutting board
Sirloin vs. Ribeye: A Butcher Explains the Difference
Hormel bacon package wth other grocery items
The Only Way You Should Store Bacon, According to Hormel
Kikkoman soy sauce
The Only Way You Should Store Soy Sauce, According to Kikkoman
red cherries (close-up)
How To Store Cherries So They Last, According to a Cherry Expert
red, orange, and yellow bell peppers on store shelves
How To Store Bell Peppers So They Last, According to a Farmer
steak in it's packaging over a colorful graphic
Prime vs. Choice Beef: A Rancher Explains the Difference
blocks of parmesan on a cutting board and in the background, grape tomatoes and a carafe of olive oil
How To Store Real Parmesan, According to a Cheese Expert
Bananas
The Only Way You Should Store Bananas, According to Chiquita
someone holding a bowl of blackberries at a table with other summer fruit
How To Store Blackberries So They Don’t Turn Gross, According to Driscoll’s
Folger's Coffee
The Only Way You Should Store Coffee, According to Folgers
jar of planter's in a kitchen cabinet
The Only Way You Should Store Nuts, According to PLANTERS
Heinz on a kitchen counter
This Is Where You Should Be Storing Your Vinegar, According to a Food Expert
French's Yellow Mustard bottles on a store shelf
The Only Way You Should Store Mustard, According to French’s
Sara Lee Bread
The Only Way You Should Store Bread, According to Sara Lee
close-up of smuckers logo on jam jar
The Only Way You Should Store Jam, According to Smucker's
Ben & Jerry's Ice cream
The Only Way You Should Store Ice Cream, According to Ben & Jerry's
domino sugar packets on a blue and green illustrated background
The Only Way You Can Keep Sugar From Clumping, According to Domino
hand placing grapes in a bowl
The Only Way You Should Store Grapes, According to a Food Expert
Tillamook medium cheddar bag over an illustrated background
The Only Way You Should Store Cheese, According to Tillamook
different types of olive oil on the counter
The Only Way To Store Olive Oil, According to a California Olive Oil Farmer
grits and polenta image cutouts over a peach and green graphic
Polenta vs. Grits: Experts Explain the Difference
Bowl of broccoli florrets on a kitchen towel
The Best Way To Store Broccoli So It Lasts, According to a Food Expert
celery on a cutting board
The Only Way You Should Store Celery, According to a Food Expert
quaker oats on a store shelf
Quick Cook Oats vs. Instant Oats, Quaker Oats Explains the Difference
Lemon Curd Recipe lemons in a bowl
The Only Way You Should Store Lemons, According to a Food Expert
bottle of tabasco
The Only Way You Should Store Hot Sauce, According to Tabasco
How to Make Rice Without a Recipe
Never Ever Rinse This Kind of Rice
Philadelphia cream cheese (box and container, side by side) on the counter
The Only Way You Should Store Cream Cheese, According to Philadelphia
Asparagus on a plate
The Only Way You Should Trim Asparagus, According to an Expert
close up of strawberries in a bowl
How To Store Strawberries So They Last, According to Driscoll’s
cilantro on cutting board
The Only Way You Should Store Cilantro So It Lasts
Land O Lakes butter
The Only Way You Should Store Butter, According to Land O'Lakes
skippy peanut butter jars
The Only Way You Should Store Peanut Butter, According to SKIPPY
coconut cake on a cake stand (photo cut out) over a green and peach background
Coconut Flakes vs. Shredded Coconut: Bob’s Red Mill Explains the Difference
Images of soy sauce and tomari on a yellow background with blue line art
Soy Sauce vs. Tamari: Kikkoman Explains the Difference
Glases of iced coffee
Cold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: An Expert Explains the Difference
Different types of peanut butter in jars
The Simple Trick to Keep Your Peanut Butter from Separating—No Stirring Required
Table salt shaker and a box of kosher salt on a blue and yellow colorblock background
Kosher Salt vs. Table Salt: An Expert Explains the Difference
Basmati rice and Jasmine Rice on a cutting board
Basmati Rice vs. Jasmine Rice: Experts Explain the Difference
Quaker oats packaging
Rolled Oats vs. Old-Fashioned Oats: Quaker Oats Explains the Difference
English cucumbers and Persian cucumber
English Cucumber vs. Persian Cucumber: An Expert Explains the Difference
Different bottles of olive oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil vs. Regular Olive Oil: Experts Explain the Difference
Tomato sauce on a raw pizza dough with a large spoon
Marinara Sauce vs. Tomato Sauce: An Expert Explains the Difference